Holiday Schedule

December 6, 2017 - January 8, 2018

Christmas Singing Group

Wednesdays – November 22 & 19, December 6 & 13 – 7:45 pm

Join us after kirtan & potluck dinner to learn Christmas songs and choir music for caroling on Christmas Eve. No experience necessary!

Polestar Christmas Service, Kirtan, and Party

Wednesday – December 20 – Kirtan starts at 5:45 pm

Sacred ceremony, kirtan, potluck, and meditation followed by great company, good food, and a special surprise – hope to see you there!

Eight-Hour Meditation

Saturday – December 23 – 9 am to 5 pm

This is a spiritual highlight of the year at the Polestar temple. The morning session includes chanting and longer periods of meditation and the afternoon more chanting, readings, and selections of inspiring music. This has been a transformational experience for all who have participated!

Christmas Eve Caroling at Veterans Home & Hospital

Sunday – December 24 – 10:00am

Join our caroling group to share the Christmas spirit with our larger community: we’ll meet at the Subway in Pahoa and carpool into Hilo from there.

New Year’s Eve Celebration

Sunday – December 31 – 4 pm to 1 am

A family friendly evening of music, great food, community art, fire ceremony, games and more as we welcome in the new year.

Yogananda’s Birthday Kirtan

Wednesday – January 3 – Kirtan at 5:45 pm

Kirtan and potluck followed by a showing of the documentary film about his life: Awake

Yogananda’s Birthday Celebration & Service

Sunday – Jan. 7 – starts 10:30 am

We’ll celebrate this joyous occasion with an hour-long service at 10:30 am including storytelling, chanting, and ceremony, followed by potluck lunch and open house. Hope to see you there!